RIVET


Meaning of RIVET in English

[ 'rɪvɪt ]

■ noun a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two metal plates, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place.

■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~ed )

1》 join or fasten with a ~ or ~s.

2》 completely engross.

↘direct (one's eyes or attention) intently.

Derivatives

~er noun

~ing adjective

~ingly adverb

Origin

ME: from OFr., from river 'fix, clinch'.

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